Leicestershire County Council
HR Adviser - Performance Management (Internal Applicants Only)
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS
Organisation:
Leicestershire County Council
Work Location:
County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA
Salary:
£39,939 - £42,699 per annum (pro rata for part-time), pay award pending
Working Hours:
37 hours per week
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
21st July 2026
Interview Date(s):
22nd July 2026
Are you an experienced HR Practitioner?
Are you able to deliver a comprehensive HR service to a range of customers facing a range of differing challenges?
About The Role
As a HR Adviser - Performance Management, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive HR advisory service to managers across the Council, helping them to address workforce issues confidently, consistently and in line with Council policy, employment legislation and best practice.
A key part of the role is providing practical advice, coaching and hands-on support to line managers managing complex casework, including attendance management, performance management, probation and ill-health matters. This includes supporting meetings and hearings, assessing risk, advising on appropriate outcomes, and working with senior managers, HR colleagues, legal colleagues and trade union representatives where needed.
The role also contributes to the wider improvement of people management practice across the Council. This includes delivering training, coaching and knowledge-sharing for managers, supporting the review and development of HR policies and guidance, participating in job evaluation panels, and helping to design and evaluate interventions that improve attendance, wellbeing and employee productivity.
In addition, you will also be required to use data and insight to identify trends, produce reports and support informed decision-making. You will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support wellbeing initiatives, attendance management campaigns and continuous improvement across the HR service.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
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- Relevant degree or professional/management qualification or an equivalent level of relevant and significant operational experience.
- Experience of providing effective and practical HR advice and support on the full range of HR topics including attendance management, capability, and probation.
- Experience of the effective management of a busy and varied portfolio of complex and challenging cases, and of attending meetings and hearings in support of line management colleagues.
- Experience of successfully managing relationships with both internal and external customers and of working with a wide variety of stakeholders including trade unions and senior managers.
- Excellent understanding of employment legislation and case law, in particular in relation to disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments.
- Experience of designing and delivering training and development solutions and of writing effective reports for management meetings and/or committees.
- Ability to travel to work locations in a cost-efficient way.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Ruth Lewin - Senior HR Advisor
- Telephone: 0116 3050319
- Email: Ruth.Lewin@leics.gov.uk
How To Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
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If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
- Our Recruitment Process
- Our Organisational Values
- Our Employee Benefits
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